People with diabetes can improve their overall well-being by maintaining a healthy weight and eating the right foods. Sometimes it can be difficult to resist the temptation to overindulge. Discover 4 ways to trick your brain to eat less.
A common side effect of taking insulin is temporary weight gain but you still have control. Insulin does not make you fat when you develop healthy lifestyle habits. Discover more about weight gain and insulin as well as ways to stay in good shape.
ADW Diabetes has teamed up with the Durham Diabetes Coalition by donating hundreds of blood glucose meters and other diabetes testing supplies to people in the local Durham area that do not have the resources to get these much needed supplies to maintain their health.
Recent research reveals bariatric surgery can help improve diabetes type 2. Being at a healthy weight can bring your blood sugar levels back to the normal range and you may even need fewer medications. Find out more about bariatric surgery and diabetes type 2.
Proper nutrition is important during pregnancy if you have gestational diabetes. When you have gestational diabetes your are at risk of developing high blood sugar that can be harmful to you and your baby. A special meal plan coupled with healthy lifestyle habits can help keep your blood sugar levels under control.
About 18 percent of pregnant women develop high levels of blood sugar during pregnancy. This condition is referred to as gestational diabetes (GDM). It usually occurs around the 24th week of pregnancy and it involves elevated blood sugar levels due to pregnancy hormones. Learn the basics about gestational diabetes and what it means to you and […]
Summer vacations and backyard barbecues could have you neglecting your diabetes self-management plan. Now that the cooler days of fall are here, it is time to reassess your habits for optimum health. Learn how to get back on the diabetes track after a carefree summer lifestyle.
Proper foot care is essential for people with type 1 diabetes. Patients with diabetes may be prone to neuropathy, peripheral artery disease and other related complications. Discover simple ways to take care of your feet that help you to avoid possible problems.
During the summer, temptations are everywhere from barbecues to outdoor restaurants. You don’t have to feel deprived as everyone else snacks on decadent desserts. Discover delicious and safe summer desserts for people with type 1 diabetes.
Yearly examinations, or more frequent screenings depending on your physician’s recommendations, are essential for people with type 1 diabetes. During examinations your doctor will review your current diabetes self-management plan and look for signs of potential complications.